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MT03 PHU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,742 mi
Last recorded163,742 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 163,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 163,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 186,900 miles

n/s/f shock weeping

Fail 27 Sep 2019 186,900 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f shock weeping

Pass 14 May 2018 173,868 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 173,868 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 168,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 156,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 127,831 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 108,791 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 89,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,576 miles

Front n/s brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,751 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 70,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 60,597 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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MT03 PHU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT03 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT03 PHU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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